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DESCRIPTION

**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. **

This recruitment is to fill one (1) vacancy, and the hours are up to 19 per week. Some evenings required. Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age at time of employment.

Responsible for performing a wide variety of general and routine duties in support of operations; sorts, shelves, issues and receives library materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collects books from behind circulation desk and sorts for appropriate selection; shelves books, reference materials, and audio books and videos; organizes newspapers and magazines; checks in materials collected from the outdoor book-drop overnight.
• Prepares library for opening by turning on lights, exhaust fans, copier machines, and computers; straightens facility and prepares circulation desk for use; picks up newspapers from outside.
• May perform closing procedures and other related tasks as required.
• Answers phones and routes to appropriate staff member.
• Reads shelves to locate books out of place; re-checks materials using library computer system and re-shelves in proper location; shifts materials as necessary.
• Processes newly received materials by stamping, covering, applying security strips, and labeling.
• Processes and mends materials by replacing or changing spine labels and repairing or replacing cases for audio/video materials; recycles discarded books and other materials.
• May help train volunteers and staff.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

None.
Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age at time of employment.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Business arithmetic.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Basic record keeping practices.
• The use of specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Skill in:

• Performing library support work.
• Sorting materials in accordance with standard library practices.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with staff, coworkers, and the public.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Tasks may involve frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and some lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (12 - 20 pounds); pushing loaded, wheeled book carts of very heavy weight (100 - 150 pounds), indoors and outdoors.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

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